Create fun working environments to stimulate creativity

The HR Lunchtime Debate discussed the importance of fun and play in the modern workplace

River Island HRD's innovative approach

Innovative River Island director Karen Beaven proves that HR doesn't need to have a one-size-fits-all approach

The innovation gap: business not listening to employee ideas

UK businesses are missing out on innovation opportunities by failing to listen to employees' ideas

Boosting creative problem-solving in the workplace

Most employees will come up against challenges that require an element of creativity in finding a solution

The power of introverts in innovation

The majority of people are primarily either extroverted or introverted. Unfortunately for introverts, the modern world has developed to champion and play to the natural strengths of extroverts.

Why I left a large firm to lead a start-up

Although leaving a senior position can be daunting, working life in smaller company or start-up more than makes up for the risk.

State Street uses TED talks to boost innovation and engagement

The financial services company is using TED talks to boost innovation and engagement

Creating collaborative leaders

Innovation relies on collaboration, which needs a leader who can nurture talent

‘Amplify differences’ to achieve innovation

Harvard professor advocates embracing diversity of thought to increase innovation

Gratton: Why is complex collaboration so tough?

Organisational charts often mask informal networks that cross functions. We must understand these relationships

Invest in communication skills to aid innovation

Cross-cutural collaboration leads to innovation – if you get communication right

Creating a culture employees trust and protect

Building an attractive company culture is arguably the most important duty a business leader faces, especially where recruitment is concerned.